The Daiwa Fuego LT is another popular spinning reel in Daiwa's rich collection. An extremely strong drag accompanied by a buttery smooth operation makes for a brilliant budget-friendly reel to add to your finesse cabinet.
- Available in 1000, 2500, 3000, and 4000 sizes
- Available ratios: 5.2:1 and 6.2:1
- 7 ball bearings
- Carbon body
Reasons to buy
- Another immensely popular reel by Daiwa who always provide reliable quality when it comes to spinning reels
- Lightweight, but sturdy design - guaranteed to last you years
- Trusty reel option for all finesse applications
- Anglers love how smooth this reel is
- Air Rotor system creates an ease of motion during retrieval, helping with sensitivity and better feel of the bait
- Users have noticed a reduction in line twisting with this reel
- Effective drag which can handle large species with ease
- Versatile option that can be used for virtually all techniques
- Many say this is the best option in this price range
- Budget friendly option which is guaranteed to satisfy
Reasons not to buy
- Users have reported the odd occasion of line lay issues, where a second washer may be necessary - but we have seen very few reports of this
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The Fuego LT is another success by Daiwa. Many users have sworn by this reel, and say it is the best spinning reel you can get in this price range. It's strong, it's versatile, it's extremely smooth, what else do you need?
Apart from the odd report of line lay issues - we have seen very few negatives on this reel. If you're lurking in this price range - this must be a top contender.
FAQ's
About the brand
Daiwa played a key role in the development of new materials in fishing gear. Daiwa was the first manufacturer in the world to incorporate graphite to both reel bodies and rotors. They also began using densely packed carbon fibers for fishing rods, which created a whole new outlook on rod development.
Daiwa's innovative personality has changed the whole ideology of fishing gear development, and has led to them becoming arguably the biggest name in all fishing. Daiwa also became extremely big in the bass industry, and have some of the most premier reels and rods in their collection.
Some professionals who work with Daiwa:
- Brandon Palaniuk
- Brent Ehrler
- Cody Meyer
- Jared Lintner
